A review by sofipitch
The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells

adventurous dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was a great read. I think the idea of animal people doesn't seem terrifying at all, it's commonly used in fantasy and sci fi, but this book is expertly written to make you feel horrified. I think if it were written in modern day it would be through like genetic changes but making animals into ppl through surgery, while impossible in the real world, is truly horrific when you think about how painful that process must be as well. This is just expertly done body horror with a strong message on scientific ethics.

I am marking ableism and racism just bc of how some of the animal-people are described.
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